Patents by Inventor Jean Sebastien Valois

Jean Sebastien Valois has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11829143
    Abstract: One or more instances of sensor data collected using an autonomous vehicle sensor suite can be labeled using corresponding instance(s) of sensor data collected using an additional sensor suite. The additional vehicle can include a second autonomous vehicle as well as a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a removable hardware pod. In many implementations, an object in the sensor data captured using the autonomous vehicle can be labeled by mapping a label corresponding to the same object captured using the additional vehicle. In various implementations, labeled instances of sensor data can be utilized to train a machine learning model to generate one or more control signals for autonomous vehicle control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: AURORA OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Ethan Eade
  • Patent number: 11774966
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. Labeled sensor data can generate targeted testing instances for a trained machine learning model, where the trained machine learning model is used in generating control signals for an autonomous vehicle. In many implementations, targeted training instances can generate an accuracy value for the trained neural network model. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor suite on the additional vehicle can include a removable hardware pod which can be mounted on a variety of vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AURORA OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Daniel Munoz
  • Patent number: 11630458
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle data can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. The additional vehicle can include a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a removable hardware pod. In many implementations, removable hardware pods can be vehicle agnostic. In many implementations, generated labels can be utilized to train a machine learning model which can generate one or more control signals for the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: AURORA OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Ethan Eade
  • Patent number: 11505984
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Uber Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David McAllister Bradley, Jean-Sebastien Valois
  • Patent number: 11403492
    Abstract: In techniques disclosed herein, machine learning models can be utilized in the control of autonomous vehicle(s), where the machine learning models are trained using automatically generated training instances. In some such implementations, a label corresponding to an object in a labeled instance of training data can be mapped to the corresponding instance of unlabeled training data. For example, an instance of sensor data can be captured using one or more sensors of a first sensor suite of a first vehicle can be labeled. The label(s) can be mapped to an instance of data captured using one or more sensors of a second sensor suite of a second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Aurora Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Thomas Pilarski, Daniel Munoz
  • Publication number: 20220230026
    Abstract: In techniques disclosed herein, machine learning models can be utilized in the control of autonomous vehicle(s), where the machine learning models are trained using automatically generated training instances. In some such implementations, a label corresponding to an object in a labeled instance of training data can be mapped to the corresponding instance of unlabeled training data. For example, an instance of sensor data can be captured using one or more sensors of a first sensor suite of a first vehicle can be labeled. The label(s) can be mapped to an instance of data captured using one or more sensors of a second sensor suite of a second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Thomas Pilarski, Daniel Munoz
  • Publication number: 20220107641
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle data can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. The additional vehicle can include a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a removable hardware pod. In many implementations, removable hardware pods can be vehicle agnostic. In many implementations, generated labels can be utilized to train a machine learning model which can generate one or more control signals for the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Ethan Eade
  • Patent number: 11256263
    Abstract: Sensor data collected via an autonomous vehicle can be labeled using sensor data collected via an additional vehicle, such as a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a vehicle agnostic removable hardware pod. A training instance can include an instance of data collected by an autonomous vehicle sensor suite and one or more corresponding labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Aurora Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Thomas Pilarski, Daniel Munoz
  • Publication number: 20220024473
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. Labeled sensor data can generate targeted testing instances for a trained machine learning model, where the trained machine learning model is used in generating control signals for an autonomous vehicle. In many implementations, targeted training instances can generate an accuracy value for the trained neural network model. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor suite on the additional vehicle can include a removable hardware pod which can be mounted on a variety of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Daniel Munoz
  • Patent number: 11209821
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle data can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. The additional vehicle can include a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a removable hardware pod. In many implementations, removable hardware pods can be vehicle agnostic. In many implementations, generated labels can be utilized to train a machine learning model which can generate one or more control signals for the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Aurora Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Ethan Eade
  • Publication number: 20210270947
    Abstract: A vehicle sensor calibration system can detect an SDV on a turntable surrounded by a plurality of fiducial targets, and rotate the turntable using a control mechanism to provide the sensor system of the SDV with a sensor view of the plurality of fiducial targets. The vehicle sensor calibration system can receive, over a communication link with the SDV, a data log corresponding to the sensor view from the sensor system of the SDV recorded as the SDV rotates on the turntable. Thereafter, the vehicle sensor calibration system can analyze the sensor data to determine a set of calibration parameters to calibrate the sensor system of the SDV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, David McAllister Bradley, Adam Charles Watson, Peter Anthony Melick, Andrew Gilbert Miller
  • Patent number: 11086319
    Abstract: Sensor data collected from an autonomous vehicle can be labeled using sensor data collected from an additional vehicle. Labeled sensor data can generate targeted testing instances for a trained machine learning model, where the trained machine learning model is used in generating control signals for an autonomous vehicle. In many implementations, targeted training instances can generate an accuracy value for the trained neural network model. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor suite on the additional vehicle can include a removable hardware pod which can be mounted on a variety of vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: AURORA OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Daniel Munoz
  • Patent number: 11009594
    Abstract: A vehicle sensor calibration system for self-driving vehicles can include a turntable on which a sensor system including a LIDAR sensor is positioned. A plurality of fiducial targets can be positioned around the turntable to enable calibration of the sensor system, and a control mechanism can automatically rotate the turntable when the sensor system is positioned on the turntable. The system can include one or more computing systems that receive a data log corresponding to sensor data recorded by the sensor system as the sensor system rotates on the turntable, and analyze the sensor data to determine a set of calibration parameters to calibrate the sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, David McAllister Bradley, Adam Charles Watson, Peter Anthony Melick, Andrew Gilbert Miller
  • Patent number: 10867279
    Abstract: A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: IAM ROBOTICS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Galluzzo, Vladimir Altman, Jean-Sebastien Valois
  • Publication number: 20200348403
    Abstract: A vehicle sensor calibration system for self-driving vehicles can include a turntable on which a sensor system including a LIDAR sensor is positioned. A plurality of fiducial targets can be positioned around the turntable to enable calibration of the sensor system, and a control mechanism can automatically rotate the turntable when the sensor system is positioned on the turntable. The system can include one or more computing systems that receive a data log corresponding to sensor data recorded by the sensor system as the sensor system rotates on the turntable, and analyze the sensor data to determine a set of calibration parameters to calibrate the sensor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, David McAllister Bradley, Adam Charles Watson, Peter Anthony Melick, Andrew Gilbert Miller
  • Publication number: 20200270931
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a vehicle used in providing a service is disclosed. The system detects when the service is complete, and upon detecting that the service is complete, the system determines, from one or more sensors of the vehicle, that an object which should have been removed from the vehicle after completion of the transport service, remains in the vehicle. The system then automatically initiates performance of a remedial action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: David McAllister Bradley, Jean-Sebastien Valois
  • Patent number: 10718856
    Abstract: A vehicle sensor calibration system for self-driving vehicles can include a turntable on which a sensor system including a LIDAR sensor is positioned. A plurality of fiducial targets can be positioned around the turntable to enable calibration of the sensor system, and a control mechanism can automatically rotate the turntable when the sensor system is positioned on the turntable. The system can include one or more computing systems that receive a data log corresponding to sensor data recorded by the sensor system as the sensor system rotates on the turntable, and analyze the sensor data to determine a set of calibration parameters to calibrate the sensor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, David McAllister Bradley, Adam Charles Watson, Peter Anthony Melick, Andrew Gilbert Miller
  • Patent number: 10712742
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) can include a predictive sensor configuration system that can dynamically detect reflectance anomalies that affect detectability by sensor array of the AV as the AV travels a current route. The predictive sensor configuration system can dynamically determine one or more configurations for the sensor array to attempt to positively identify the reflectance anomalies, and preemptively execute the one or more configurations for the sensor array as the AV travels the current route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventor: Jean-Sebastien Valois
  • Publication number: 20200210777
    Abstract: In techniques disclosed herein, machine learning models can be utilized in the control of autonomous vehicle(s), where the machine learning models are trained using automatically generated training instances. In some such implementations, a label corresponding to an object in a labeled instance of training data can be mapped to the corresponding instance of unlabeled training data. For example, an instance of sensor data can be captured using one or more sensors of a first sensor suite of a first vehicle can be labeled. The label(s) can be mapped to an instance of data captured using one or more sensors of a second sensor suite of a second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Thomas Pilarski, Daniel Munoz
  • Publication number: 20200209867
    Abstract: One or more instances of sensor data collected using an autonomous vehicle sensor suite can be labeled using corresponding instance(s) of sensor data collected using an additional sensor suite. The additional vehicle can include a second autonomous vehicle as well as a non-autonomous vehicle mounted with a removable hardware pod. In many implementations, an object in the sensor data captured using the autonomous vehicle can be labeled by mapping a label corresponding to the same object captured using the additional vehicle. In various implementations, labeled instances of sensor data can be utilized to train a machine learning model to generate one or more control signals for autonomous vehicle control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Valois, Ethan Eade